The government has extended a rental contract with Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton’s real estate company, Skelton Properties Limited. The extension allows Skelton to continue serving as a House of Assembly (HOA) member despite his business dealings with the government, owing […]
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CXC Jamaica closes amid Hurricane Beryl! Barbados HQ reopens
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced the closure of their Western Zone Office in Jamaica in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl. In a press release from Bridgetown, Barbados on Tuesday, CXC said its office in Jamaica closed on July 2 […]

Fahie promised Senegalese man $133K — US Prosecutors
Court documents filed in the case against former Premier Andrew Fahie, who is now awaiting sentencing in the US for a drug conviction, have unveiled new details that Fahie agreed to pay his Senegalese friend, Baye Cisse, $133,000 as part […]

COURT DOCUMENT: Fahie agreed to bribe Sylvester, Customs boss
New details have emerged from the latest court filing in the US case involving former Premier Andrew Fahie, following his conviction on drug and money laundering charges earlier this year. Prosecutors alleged in a new court filing dated June 28, […]

Penn upset over EE clinic closure
The closure of the East End Long Look clinic for nearly three weeks has sparked outrage from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn, who has voiced deep concern and disappointment over the situation. Penn stated that the clinic’s closure was due […]

Red carpet roll-out for inaugural Virgin Islands Icon Awards
Red carpets rolled out to fit the festive black-tie dress code, as guests arrived adorned in classically coloured gowns and suits for the inaugural Virgin Islands Icon Awards on July 1. The event celebrated outstanding achievements across various fields in […]

Mather blasts law enforcement review report
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has criticised the recent law enforcement review commissioned by the Governor, claiming it exposes the territory’s national security weaknesses. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Mather described the 175-page document containing 138 recommendations […]

Hurricane Beryl tearing through the Caribbean
BBC: A deadly hurricane which has been tearing through the Caribbean is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl is now a category five storm, meaning its winds and storm surges could prove catastrophic. The storm made landfall on […]

PHOTOS: OneVI Poker Run 2024
The One VI Music Festival concluded its festivities with the One VI Poker Run on Sunday, June 30, when BVI native Jordan Romney won the best hand in the competition and ultimately gained first place. He was awarded an $8,000 […]

Dinghy theft on the rise! Police urge boaters to protect vessels
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging boaters and charter companies to enhance security measures due to increased dinghy thefts. With the recent uptick in dinghy thefts across the territory, the RVIPF has intensified its efforts to combat […]